The average bus between Derby and Hartlepool takes 7h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby to Hartlepool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Derby and Hartlepool. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Hartlepool at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby to Hartlepool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Hartlepool. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Hartlepool station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Derby to Hartlepool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Hartlepool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
Book your Derby to Hartlepool bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and Stagecoach North East.
The distance between Derby and Hartlepool is 196.8 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to York Road - Central Library via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station Express Lounge, and Bus Station Stand 20 in around 5h 1m.